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Oregon CIO Dugan Petty to Retire

August 14, 2012 - Oregon's CIO helped advance information security, GIS technologies and e-government.

McKayla is not Impressed: CIO Edition

August 9, 2012 - Here’s our salute to “McKayla is not impressed,” starring some of our favorite CIOs.

Social Media Advice for Government Agencies from a City CIO

August 9, 2012 - Practical tips for effectively leveraging Facebook with limited resources.

Minneapolis Scrutinizes IT Services Contract

August 6, 2012 - Minneapolis CIO reportedly is preparing to rebid long-running contract that outsources IT services.

‘Footloose’ Moment Teaches IT Lessons in Roseville, Calif.

August 3, 2012 - A rapidly spreading rumor about the city last year offers a cautionary tale for public officials who think social media has little to do with the business of governing.

Philadelphia $120 Million Tech Upgrade Begins

August 2, 2012 - Eight of Philadelphia's major city IT systems will be upgraded once the city decides where to spend the money.

NASCIO’s New Strategic Plan Focuses on the Future of CIOs

August 1, 2012 - The National Association of State Chief Information Officers met to discuss the organization's purpose, goals and guiding principles.

Bill Greeves Hired as CIO of Wake County, N.C.

July 23, 2012 - Greeves is the founder of MuniGov 2.0, a group of public-sector IT employees who looked for ways to use Web 2.0 technology to improve government.

Certified Government CIO Program Seeks Students

July 20, 2012 - University program teaches senior-level IT managers in government the skills they need to be an effective CIO.

Virginia Beach, Va., Appoints New CIO

July 18, 2012 - Virginia Beach taps Evansville and Vanderburgh County, Ind., CIO Matthew Arvay.

Former U.S. CTO Hits the Campaign Trail

July 16, 2012 - Former federal CTO Aneesh Chopra declares his plan to seek nomination as Virginia's next lieutenant governor.

NASCIO Launches Policy Series on IT Procurement

July 11, 2012 - Report recommends that standards are developed with a balanced approach, based on industry standards, and by including procurement officials with a background in both IT and procurement.

Amid Controversy, Baltimore Hires a New CTO

July 9, 2012 - Chris Tonjes formerly worked in various tech-related positions for Washington, D.C.

First CIO for Newton, Mass., Announced

July 2, 2012 - New CIO Robert Barrett was formerly in charge of IT for a lithium-ion battery developer.

Survey: Federal IT and Financial Pros Disagree on Tech Expenses

June 27, 2012 - Federal finance professionals and federal IT managers also have differing opinions about cloud computing and other business decisions, according to a new study by MeriTalk.

New Program to Help Teen Girls Pursue Tech Jobs (PHOTOS)

June 26, 2012 - The new Girls Who Code program will help high school girls in underserved communities learn about computer science and other technology fields.

Washington State CIO Leading Agencies on New Path

June 18, 2012 - Former Microsoft software engineer Bharat Shyam is modernizing Washington state’s technology investments and priorities.

Chicago CIO Jason DeHaan Steps Down

June 1, 2012 - DeHaan was named CIO before Mayor Rahm Emanuel took office last year.

Georgia Debunks E-Procurement Myths

May 29, 2012 - An electronic purchasing system may seem like an ideal way for states to save money, but beware of the roadblocks.

IT Leaders, Security Concerns Slowing Federal Cloud Adoption

May 7, 2012 - MeriTalk survey of federal tech professionals reveals potential cloud savings and obstacles to future deployment.